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While it’s still winter in other parts of the country, we’ll be celebrating spring down here in New Orleans, complete with blooming azaleas! Come visit Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast this March, and take a walk through history during the … Continue reading →

It’s not every restaurant that leads its guests through the kitchen on the way to their table. But Jacques-Imo’s is not like any other restaurant. Its quirky atmosphere is just part of the reason Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast guests … Continue reading →

Top names in literature, theater and culture descend upon New Orleans March 25-29, 2015, to celebrate the power of the written word at the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. The fest has grown over its 29-year existence in both the … Continue reading →

New Orleans doesn’t just honor the Irish with one parade, but six in the course of 10 days. In typical NOLA fashion, they’re a lively mix of celebration, tradition and good-time fun. The Irish have a long history here in … Continue reading →

Seeing the ravages of Katrina, hometown native Kirk Coco felt a need to make a difference. A former Navy officer serving 11 years in the Arabian gulf, Kirk bemoaned the fact that New Orleans no longer had its own great … Continue reading →

When guests at Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast want recommendations for a cozy neighborhood spot, Restaurant Patois always comes to mind. Its setting is quintessential New Orleans: a pretty once-private home with high ceilings and all the charm one expects … Continue reading →

Guests at Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast are a curious lot—they love to hear stories of New Orleans and learn more about its intriguing history. One way to do that is to study the city’s architecture, and explore NOLA’s many … Continue reading →

Do yourself a favor when you visit New Orleans and book a table at the Upperline Restaurant for dinner. It’s a New Orleans gem located an easy 20-minute walk, or short ride on the St Charles streetcar, from Avenue Inn Bed and … Continue reading →

Sure you’ll want to feast on Cajun and Creole specialties while visiting New Orleans. But you’d be missing out on some tasty meals if you didn’t wander off that culinary trail to try some of the city’s other flavorful options. … Continue reading →